How To Fix /SCDL/BO_ACTION021 - Goods movement cannot be posted

/SCDL/BO_ACTION021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/BO_ACTION -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Goods movement cannot be posted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/BO_ACTION021 - Goods movement cannot be posted ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/BO_ACTION021 indicating that "Goods movement cannot be posted" typically arises in the context of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly when dealing with the handling of goods movements in the system. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The goods movement may be missing required data or may have incorrect data entries (e.g., material number, quantity, storage location).
  Document Status: The document related to the goods movement may be in a status that does not allow posting (e.g., it may be blocked or already posted).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the goods movement.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the posting of goods movements (e.g., movement types not set up correctly).
  Stock Availability: There may not be enough stock available to